When you're young, find dynamic startups to work on, there is a good chance you'll find the work interesting, learn a lot and get to have a larger proportional impact, and potentially have a decent exit.
When you're on the back side of your career, find a nice big company where you can hide in the cracks long enough to collect a paycheck before they question what it actually is ya do here. You'll have plenty of time for outside hobbies with little stress.
When you're young, find dynamic startups to work on, there is a good chance you'll find the work interesting, learn a lot and get to have a larger proportional impact, and potentially have a decent exit.
When you're on the back side of your career, find a nice big company where you can hide in the cracks long enough to collect a paycheck before they question what it actually is ya do here. You'll have plenty of time for outside hobbies with little stress.